as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
I'm going to need to mellow out when this stressful week is finally at an end
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Botox is still a relatively new way of treating TMJ; it is reported to help ease jaw tension, headaches, and other symptoms by relaxing the muscles.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025 -
Dreaming of a relaxing vacation with breathtaking views?—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Olly Melatonin Gummies Once again, travel can really disrupt your sleep so to help her wind down for sleep or for sleep support in flight, in a new city or on a new timezone, Case swears by these extra strength melatonin gummies.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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As soon as the conflict began to wind down, so did the faction’s ability to shape events.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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And someone who is a great listener, respectful, caring, chilled out, someone who supports my dreams – and is cool with my chaos!—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Mackinac Island will be busy through the end of October when things slow down, most of the 600 horses pulling carriages are taken off the island to a farm in northern Michigan to chill out over the winter and most of the hotels and bed and breakfasts close up for the season.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Mellow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow%20%28out%29. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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